Syria's Assad recognizes dead children and students in ceremony

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad arrives at an educational center on Wednesday to mark national Teacher's Day. Syrian state television released video showing Assad at a ceremony recognizing students and teachers who have died in the uprising.

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad arrives at an educational center on Wednesday to mark national Teacher's Day. Syrian state television released video showing Assad at a ceremony recognizing students and teachers who have died in the uprising.

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad arrives at an educational center on Wednesday to mark national Teacher's Day. Syrian state television released video showing Assad at a ceremony recognizing students and teachers who have died in the uprising.